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Daniel Faalele is a popular Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens.
Faalele attended the University of Minnesota during his NCAA football career.
Faalele was born to a Samoan father and a Tongan mother in Melbourne, Victoria.
Faalele grew up playing basketball and rugby before being found by a member of the University of Hawaii football team’s coaching staff while scouting athletes in Australia.
He was a starter on IMG’s offensive line in 2017 as the team went undefeated, and he was picked to play in 2018 Under Armour All-America Game after just practicing and learning the sport in 2016.
Faalele was ranked a four-star prospect who chose Minnesota over offers from Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, and Michigan.
As a true freshman, Faalele participated in 10 games, starting the final eight contests at right tackle, and was recognized as honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference.
After the season, GQ Australia named him one of the 50 Greatest Living Athletes in Australia.
At right tackle, Faalele started 11 games, and as a sophomore, he was once more selected honorable mention All-Big Ten.
Faalele decided not to play in the 2020 season as a junior because of the COVID-19 problem.
Faalele made the decision to continue with Minnesota for his senior season despite predictions that he will declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
With a two-yard run up the middle against West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on December 28, 2021, he scored his first career touchdown in what would be his final collegiate contest.
Daniel Faalele Contract
Daniel Faalele committed to the Baltimore Ravens for a four-year, $4,460,339 contract that also included a guaranteed $800,340 signing bonus.
Daniel Faalele Salary
Daniel Faalele earns a yearly salary of $1,115,085. Faalele will receive a basic salary of $705,000 in 2022.
Daniel Faalele Net Worth
Daniel Faalele has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $4 million